Browning A-5 Shotgun, Factory Part - Rebuild Kit, 16 Gauge
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Browning A-5 Shotgun, Factory Part - Rebuild Kit, 16 Gauge

Code: A5RBD16
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4.9
out of 5
5 (12)
4 (2)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
92.9%

$105.00

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Product Description

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Description: Browning Auto-5 Factory Parts Rebuild Kit. Includes (1)Friction Ring, (1)Friction Piece Bronze, (1)Friction Spring, (1)Recoil Spring, (1)Magazine Spring, (1)Action Spring, and (1)Forearm Schematic Insert. In 1998 Browning discontinued the production of the Auto-5, it's wood, and mechanical parts as well. This may be your last chance to secure the parts that will insure proper function of your gun.
Manufacturer: Browning
Code - A5RBD16
Gauge - 16, Standard 16, and Sweet 16
Note: Some Browning A-5 shotgun parts may require fitting/installation by a qualified gunsmith.

Specifications

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  • Brand: Browning
  • Finish / Color: Matte Blued,Unfinished,Bronze
  • Firearm Type: Shotgun
  • Gauge: 16 Gauge
  • Material: Steel,Polymer,Brass
  • Models Fit: Browning Auto-5

Know Your Gun

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Browning Auto-5 History

The production of the Auto-5 began in 1902. Produced by F.N., John M. Browning ordered 10,000 of these shotguns in his first order. In 1999 Browning issued the "Final Tribute" version featuring engraved scens of John M. Browning, the F.N. Factory and the Browning Brothers first store. Only 1,000 of these were produced in a high-grade wood. Production of the famous "A-5" ceased after this final tribute.

Date Historic Information Serial Number Info
1903-1939 First 10,000 shipped to U.S. Marked with "BROWNING AUTOMATIC ARMS CO. OGDEN UTAH-U.S.A." Very few serial number records remain. Beginning with Serial Number 1 to approximately 228,000. Exact production figures are not available. Year of manufacture on Pre-World War II production is strictly a guess.
1940-1946 From 1940 to 1946 production of the Auto-5 was turned over to Remington. Serial number is on the side of receiver. "ABC" for American made Version. (A=16 gauge, B-12 gauge, C=20 gauge) 1946+229,000-237,000
1947   237001-249000
1948   249001-270000
1949   270001-285000
1950   285001-315000
1951   315001-346000
1952 F.N. took over production of the Auto-5. 346001-387000
1953   387000-438000
1954-55 Serial Numbering System changed. H=Standard Weight. L=Light Weight. H1-H83000
L1-L83000
1956 Serial Number designation for the Light Weight changed to G. H83001-H99000
G1-G23000
1957 Serial Numbering System changed again. M=Standard Weight. G=Light Weight. M22000-M85000
G23001-85000
1958-67 From 1958 serial numbers were preceded by the date of manufacture. 8M=standard weight for 1958. 8G=light weight for 1958.
Example: 8M1000 = A 1958 Auto-5 standard weight shotgun with serial number 1000
G85001-G99000
8G1-8G2000
M=standard weight
G=light weight
1968-76 In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by a four digit code that identified the type of Auto-5:
M=standard weight
G=light weight
This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 1000.
Example: 69G1000 = A 1969 Auto-5 Lightweight 12 ga.. shotgun with a serial number of 1000.
M-standard weight
G=light weight
1976-1997 In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998.

  1. Auto-5 Type:
    151=Magnum 12 gauge
    161=Magnum 20 gauge
    211=Light 12 gauge
    221=Sweet 16
    231=Light 20 gauge
  2. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code:
    Z=1, Y=2, X=3, W=4, V=5, T=6, R=7, P=8, N=9, M=0
  3. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.
Serial Number Example:

01001RT151

This would be an Auto-5 Magnum 12 ga.,manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001.

1999 The Auto-5 was discontinued for 2000. To commemorate this historic event for the Auto-5, Browning released the "Final Tribute" version in 1999.

  1. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.
  2. Date of Manufacture is a two digit code: 2000 (distribution began in 1999)
  3. Auto-5 Type: FT="Final Tribute" 12 ga
Serial
Number Example:

2000FT1001

This would be a Auto-5 "Final Tribute" 12 ga., manufactured in 1999 with the serial number 1001.

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Customer Ratings & Reviews

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14
Ratings Snapshot
4.9
out of 5
5 (12)
4 (2)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
92.9%
4.9
out of 5
5 (12)
4 (2)
3 (0)
2 (0)
1 (0)
Would recommend this product.
92.9%
14 Total Reviews
Works great
5 out of 5
Chief
Location: Commiefornia
Date: November 20, 2024
Old springs were so worn all shells cycled and were putting stress on the gun. Now when set on heavy loads light shells do not cycle but heavly loads do. When reversed, the light loads cycle great too.
Recommended
Works great
5 out of 5
Chief
Location: California
Date: October 21, 2024
Easy to install. The old Auto 5 cycles much smoother now.
Recommended
Great Kit
5 out of 5
Dr. L
Location: NC
Date: October 3, 2024
Used to update a 1957 Sweet 16 that was malfunctioning. Everything fit perfectly, and the gun now performs as it should. Worth every penny.
Recommended
Rebuild kit
4 out of 5
T2
Location: Indiana
Date: June 7, 2023
Gun wouldn't cycle second shell. Installed the spring from the kit and she cycles fine now.
Recommended
16 gauge rebuild kit
5 out of 5
JMH
Location: Toney, AL
Date: Apr33l 19, 2023
All parts fit and the gun cycles fine.
Recommended
Sweet 16 recoil spring
5 out of 5
Gunowner
Location: New York
Date: December 6, 2022
Works great
Recommended
Perfect fit
5 out of 5
John Hardy
Location: South Carolina
Date: September 28, 2022
Very nice kit
Recommended
A5 kit for 16 ga
5 out of 5
Dd
Location: Louisiana
Date: February 2, 2022
The item was as described. Installed the new parts and shot the gun with light and heavy loads. Works great.
Recommended
A5 spring set
5 out of 5
Donnie
Location: Benton Louisiana
Date: May 20, 2021
THE REPLACEMENT SPRING SET WORKS AS ADVERTISED AND I WOULD RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE WISHING TO COMPLETE THE REPLACEMENT TO OPERATE AS NEW
Recommended
Browning A-5 REBUILD KIT
5 out of 5
Craig
Location: FLORIDA
Date: November 27, 2020
Replaced the springs and friction rings in my 1947 Browning Sweet Sixteen. works prefect. Also replaced the springs and friction in my 1966 A-5 20 ga. using this kit several years ago. Anyone with and older Browning A-5 should consider this rebuild kit. Great product
Recommended
Fantastic solution !
5 out of 5
SA
Location: Birmingham Alabama
Date: November 24, 2020
The A-5 rebuild kit was easy to source, came in quickly, a breeze to install and resolved the sluggish cycling and ejection in my recently inherited 1952, A-5 16 gauge. I highly recommend this kit.
Recommended
did the job
4 out of 5
mike
Location: hermitage, tennessee
Date: October 31, 2020
great job and works well
Recommended
A5 Parts
5 out of 5
JB
Location: Maine
Date: June 22, 2020
Great supply of A5 Parts! Fast Shipping!
Perfect
5 out of 5
John Ritter
Location: Kentucky
Date: June 2, 2020
The items fit perfect. Even came with install directions if you need.
Recommended
14 Total Reviews